• people_are_cute@lemmy.sdf.org
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    6 months ago

    Lentils and chickpeas have more per-gram protein than chicken and mutton!?

    Why do I see thousands of health/bodybuilding influencers saying exactly the opposite and pushing meat consumption instead of legumes on a daily basis then?

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      6 months ago

      There are 9 different essential amino acids, and foods that contain all of them are considered “complete” proteins; like poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, and quinoa. If chickpeas are your only source of protein, you won’t be getting all of your essential amino acids.